LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Gerald Wingate
SUBJECT:
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STRATEGIC BUDGET PLANNER
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the employment of Wilhem A. “Butch” Hansen for the position of Strategic Budget Planner to the City Council and approve an employment agreement with Mr. Hansen for this position.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In 2014, a Charter amendment was passed which authorized the City Council to establish the Office of the City Council, with the authority to hire certain staff:
“The City Council shall establish an Office of the City Council and shall have as its staff
the following who shall be responsible to the City Council through the President of the
Council.” 4.02(6) City Charter
“…Other Staff. The City Council may create and fill other staff positions for the purpose
of assisting it in the performance of its legislative function.”
In 2015, City Council began the staffing process with the addition of a Council Executive and in early 2016 added an Executive Assistant to the City Council as well as a Council Assistant. In a continuation of the staffing efforts, and in keeping with the language set forth in the City Charter as approved by the electorate in a special referendum, the position to be filled is that of Other Staff described as a Strategic Budget Planner.
In March of 2017, City Council authorized the Council Executive to begin the hiring process for a budget analyst. After conducting the process within the constraints set forth, the name of Wilhelm A. “Butch” Hansen is offered for Council consideration.
This position will function initially as a part-time position. After discussion with the City’s Human Resource Chief, it is deemed more appropriate to hire this position as, “Other Staff” rather than as a “Budget Analyst.”
PRIOR ACTION:
June 8, 2017- Ordinance No. 15-17 passed by City Council Changing the Classification and Salary for the position of Budget Analyst from GE- 09 to C-03.
May 11, 2017 - City Council voted to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 15-17 on first reading.
April 13, 2017 - Mayor’s Veto Overridden by City Council.
March 14, 2017 - Mayor Hayward exercised Veto of Legislative Action Item #17-00186.
March 9, 2017 - City Council passed a Legislative Action Item #17-00186 to begin the process for hiring a Budget Analyst to the City Council.
December 8, 2016 - Action item brought before City Council, failing on a 3-3 vote.
October 13, 2016 - Discussion Item presented to City Council, no action taken.
August 19, 2016 - Legal Opinion rendered by the City Attorney regarding the hiring of a Budget Analyst.
July 14, 2016 - Update provided to City Council regarding contact with potential firms to fill this position.
May 12, 2016 - During a discussion item, Council discussed the process for hiring a Budget Analyst and requested that staff look at firms that may be able to fill that role on a contract basis.
April 14, 2016 - Ordinance for Budget Analyst passed on second reading.
March 17, 2016 - Ordinance for Budget Analyst presented for first reading.
February 11, 2016 - Action item to direct Council Executive to begin search for a Budget Analyst failed on a 3-4 vote.
FUNDING:
Budget: $0
Actual: $52,000 (if all 1300 hours are used)
4,118 (approximate cost of FRS participation)
$56,118
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Strategic Budget Planner pay and FRS benefit
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Employment Agreement - Butch Hansen
2) Job Description - Strategic Budget Planner
PRESENTATION: No